Topanga Messenger

 Get ready to caravan through the Canyon for this year’s Topanga Canyon Gallery (TCG) Artists’ Studio Tour, Sat., June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., June 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On this self-guided Artists’ Tour you will be able to visit more than 20 sites and venues featuring more than 40 artists. Tickets for both days are $15 in advance online (topangacanyongallery.com) and in person at the Gallery, or $20 at the door the day of. Children under 1… [Read More...]

 Malibu filmmaker Janice Villarosa offers a glimpse into her thought process. Whether it is tacit or overt, every film has a point of view. The great thing about Janice Villarosa’s documentary, Shunned, is that it comes from a place of expertise. Diving headfirst into the transgender community with the director provides an experience that is far more visceral. The Topanga Messenger recently had an opportunity to speak… [Read More...]

 “Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope®” has received five previous nominations and was awarded an Emmy in 2011, and now, the series’ producer, Julie Rosendo, and host, writer and director, Joseph Rosendo, are delighted to have their PBS television show professionally recognized for the fourth consecutive year. “We’re thrilled and feel privileged to be honored yet again by our industry peers,” says Joseph. “While I am personally grateful for my second directio… [Read More...]

 Join up with friends, bring the kids, celebrate a birthday or graduation, and get your carpools ready to caravan through the Canyon for this year’s Topanga Canyon Gallery (TCG) Artists’ Studio Tour, Sat., June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., June 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. With its vast open spaces, winding roads, scenic views and colorful history, Topanga Canyon is considered one of the gems of Los Angeles. On this self-guided Artists’ Tour you will… [Read More...]

 John C. Reilly and Friends performs western swing, folk and old school country with friends Becky Stark and Tom Brosseau in celebration of, and as a fundraising event for Theatricum Botanicum’s 40th Anniversary, on Friday, May 24 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online (theatricum.com) or at the gate. Adults: $35 (lower tier), $20 (upper tier); Seniors (60+), Students, Military Veterans and AEA Members: $25/$15; Children (7-12): $10; Children 6 and un… [Read More...]

 Topanga sculptor Donald Gialanella is asking for help in gathering unwanted computers, cell phones and electronics to create a four-foot diameter Orb sculpture. The perfectly round sphere will be made entirely of electronic devices, computer parts, cell phones and household appliances. The sculpture entitled, "Motherboard Earth," is a visual time-capsule that symbolizes how rapidly technology is changing our world. Donald will pick any donations up at … [Read More...]

 “Hangover Part III’s” victory lap leads to more grief than guffaws. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Banana. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana! Much like the listless plodding of that tedious joke, the best thing about The Hangover Part III is that it’s over. Two years after The Wolfpack made it out of Bangkok, each member is living regular l… [Read More...]